As the showdown for the 2014 ASP World Title draws closer, Mick Fanning gives us a glimpse into his state of mind, and shares some insights into the equipment he'll be riding when he hits the water at Pipe.

Mick Fanning has inched closer to the 2014 ASP World Title with a victory in the Moche Rip Curl Pro, Portugal. Drawing on his amazing tube riding skills, and armed with steely determination, Mick rose to victory at the famed 4-6ft Supertubos beach break.

Gabriel Medina has solidified his #1 position on the ASP World Tour Ratings with an historic performance at the Billabong Pro in Tahiti. Riding the FCS II system Medina rose above his competitors and charged what is being described as the most epic conditions in competition history.

FCS is excited to announce a new partnership with leading Kite specialists, Slingshot. Under the new partnership Slingshot will be the first kiteboarding company to use the new keyless FCS II system in their kiteboards.

FCS has extended its partnership as Surfing Australia’s official fin and hardware supplier for a further two years. FCS will broaden their partnership and become a support sponsor of the Original Source Australian Boardriders Battle and a support sponsor of the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC).